Ken Greenwood

State Executive Officer
VIC/TAS

Education

Graduate Diploma,
Education Administration

1992 – 1995

Diploma,
C.S.

1987

Bachelor’s Degree,
Education

1980 – 1983

Summary

Ken Greenwood has a rich heritage in Christian Education, having worked for many years in both CSA and CEN schools in Victoria and NSW. He was a member of the first cohort of students to be educated at Mt Evelyn Christian School, where his father was founding president of the school Board. Following his training at the University of Melbourne, Ken worked as a Science and Maths teacher at Donvale Christian School, then moved to NSW to take up the position of Head of Secondary at Penrith Christian Community School. Since then he has held two Principal positions – 4 years at Northside Christian College, Vic, and 11 years at Taree Christian College, NSW.

Ken has a strong conviction that Christian Education should be accessible to all parents who desire it for their children. He has practical experience in helping Christian schools serve multi-cultural communities, indigenous communities, regional as well as suburban communities. His most recent school is situated in a low-SES area, where he has been involved in accessing various forms of targeted funding to improve literacy outcomes, indigenous student outcomes, and accessibility of Christian education to low-income families. Ken has been instrumental in establishing a special campus for students with social/emotional needs in his regional area.

Ken and Gayle have two teenage sons. In his spare time, Ken enjoys gardening, fishing and home improvements, with some cooking of home-grown produce thrown in. Gayle enjoys creating mixed-media artistic works, usually around themes of redemption and restoration. Ken has a deep appreciation for the Bible teaching he received in his youth, and enjoys sharing scriptural truths at every opportunity. With his previous involvement on the CSA State and National Councils, and having been a teacher and Principal in Victoria. Ken is well-placed to assist our schools in Victoria and Tasmania.

Experience

Principal

Taree Christian College

2003 – 2013

We believe in building community and we would love to partner with you in the education of your child. We know from research that learning outcomes are optimised when parents and carers are actively involved in their child’s education. We communicate regularly with our families and also hold educational parent seminars throughout the year.

Principal

Northside Christian College

1999 – 2002

For thirty-five years the College has partnered with our families to prepare children for a life of significance and purpose. We provide educational programs, based on Christian

values, designed to develop students’ knowledge, skills, understanding and character marked by integrity.

Our students thrive in learning environments that are safe and well resourced. Every child is nurtured and encouraged to reach for their best; our students engage in high quality individualised learning programs. Teachers work very hard to ensure that our students achieve great results through ongoing tailored support.

Head of Secondary

Penrith Christian Community School

1994 – 1998

Penrith Christian School honours the privilege entrusted to educate the next generation – our leaders of tomorrow – and welcomes the opportunity to partner with you to equip, inspire and empower your child with foundations for life.